Amorim has 'no idea' when United will improve
Ruben Amorim says he has "no idea" how long it will take to fix Manchester United's problems after its 2-0 Premier League defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
United fell to its fourth defeat in its past five Premier League matches after goals from Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-Chan, with Bruno Fernandes also being sent off for the third time this season to compound its misery.
It was Amorim's fifth defeat in 10 games in charge, making him the first United manager to endure such a run in all competitions since Walter Crickmer in January 1932, whi lost six of his first 10.
The 39-year-old admitted he could not give a timeframe for when United's fortunes could improve.
"The idea needs time," the Portuguese head coach said.
"I said it before to you guys that this will be a tough moment, and we are far from the end of this moment and that's it."
When asked how long he thinks it would take for an upturn in performances and form, Amorim said: "I have no idea. No idea. Instead of me trying to understand how much time it will take, just day by day."
United is in 14th place in the Premier League but faces a tough run of fixtures, with Newcastle United at home and rival Liverpool at Anfield, before coming up against and Arsenal in the FA Cup.
The Red Devils have now suffered as many defeats in their past five Premier League games as in their previous 15 matches in the competition. Only Everton and Southampton have failed to score in more different games this season than their seven.
"In this moment, we just have to survive and to win some time to work on the team," Amorim said.
"We already knew it. I start this job, and you start with the team, a new idea, without any time to train, with a lot of games, tough games.
"It's a long journey, like I said in the first day. We have to continue, and we have to fight these bad moments because this is part of football."
Amorim does not believe his position as Manchester United coach is comfortable even at this early stage, warning: "Every manager is in danger."
"The manager of Manchester United can never, no matter what, be comfortable," Amorim said.
"You can argue I have been here one month, and I've had four training sessions, but we are not winning. That is the reality."
United paid millions in compensation to prise Amorim away from Sporting CP, but Amorim knows that investment will not save him if United's poor form continues.
"I know that if we don't win, regardless if they pay the buyout or not, every manager is in danger," Amorim said. "I like that because that is the job."
Upon agreeing to take the job, Amorim reportedly asked United chief executive Omar Berrada if he could begin his duties at the end of the season.
Given the team's recent struggles, Amorim was asked whether he would have preferred to wait before taking charge, but he has banished that thought from his mind.
"There's no point talking or thinking about that," he said. "I'm here and have to focus on the job.
"It's part of football to have these difficult moments. I already knew it was going to be tough.
"You expect to win more games, to have players with more confidence to sell the idea and to work and improve things.
"At this moment, it's really hard. We have to survive to have time and then to improve the team."
